Markdown Viewer
Preview Markdown as formatted text as you type, or open an .md file.
Runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded.
Preview
The formatted result appears here.
About Markdown Viewer
Markdown Viewer shows how Markdown will look once formatted. Paste text or open an .md file, and the preview updates as you type, including GitHub-style tables, task lists and code blocks.
It is useful for checking a README before you publish it, reading a Markdown file without an editor, or converting Markdown to HTML you can copy. Scripts and other unsafe content in a file are removed before it is displayed.
How to use Markdown Viewer
- 01Paste Markdown into the editor, or open an .md file.
- 02Read the formatted preview, which updates as you type.
- 03Copy the generated HTML if you need it.
Features
- Live preview as you type
- GitHub Flavored Markdown tables, task lists and strikethrough
- Open .md and text files from your device
- Copy the rendered HTML
- Unsafe scripts removed before display
Frequently asked questions
- How do I open an MD file?
- Select Open file and choose your .md file. It opens in your browser, with the formatted result next to the source. No software needs to be installed.
- Does it support GitHub Flavored Markdown?
- Yes. Tables, task lists, strikethrough, fenced code blocks and automatic links are all supported.
- Is it safe to open a Markdown file from someone else?
- The rendered output is sanitized, so scripts and unsafe links are removed. Images in the file still load from wherever they are hosted, which those hosts can see.
- Are my files uploaded?
- No. Your files are read by your browser and are never uploaded, stored or sent to a server.